Overview
- Bentley opened customer ordering on 23 September 2026 and says Torcal production will start at its Crewe factory in the second quarter of 2027.
- The Torcal uses an 800‑volt electrical architecture with a roughly 113 kWh battery and supports up to 400 kW DC fast charging that Bentley says can take the pack from 10% to 80% in about 16 minutes.
- Two trims launch together: Core and S, with up to about 876 horsepower and 1,350 Nm of torque in the S and claimed 0–60 mph times of about 3.3 seconds for Core and 2.8–2.9 seconds for S.
- Bentley introduced a new design language and cabin treatments that keep traditional proportions while adding an illuminated diamond grille, fully active suspension, a 100% Merino wool textile and a musician‑generated 'Bentley Dynamic Symphony' sound.
- The Torcal rides on Volkswagen Group’s PPE underpinnings shared with the Porsche Cayenne Electric, starts in the mid‑£100k to £200k range by guidance for the UK and US pricing bands were published, and its launch ties Bentley’s EV transition to UK manufacturing amid stiff competition in the ultra‑luxury EV market.